Apple ramps up staff COVID-19 testing, pauses 'Today at Apple' return plans

Apple is reportedly increasing testing for both retail and corporate employees and is planning on pausing a return to holding in-store "Today at Apple" sessions.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Spain integrates Apple Wallet support for EU Digital COVID Certificate

Spain this week rolled out Apple Wallet support for the European Union's digital COVID certificate, allowing citizens to store the so-called COVID-19 vaccine "passport" on Apple devices.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 7

Foxconn beats on Q2 earnings, COVID & chip shortage may impact Q3

Apple partner Foxconn reported strong second quarter financial results, but says it will need to "wait and see" if a new surge in coronavirus cases will impact its Asia supply chain.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

New York's updated Excelsior vaccine passport drops Apple Wallet support

New York's new Excelsior Pass, which documents vaccination status and will soon be required to enter many businesses in New York City, has dropped support for Apple Wallet.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 61

Australia delivers Apple Wallet support for COVID-19 vaccine certificates

Australians who received a COVID-19 vaccination can now carry around digital proof of inoculation in Apple Wallet thanks to new integration with the country's Express Plus Medicare app.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 9

Apple to restore mask requirement at Apple Stores

Apple plans to reinstate a safety precaution at its brick-and-mortar retail stores that will require both customers and staff to wear masks, even those who are fully vaccinated.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 28

Tim Cook confirms employee return to Apple Park pushed to at least October

Apple employees won't be required to return to offices until at least October, says CEO Tim Cook.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 14

Apple employees threaten to quit as company takes hard line stance on remote work

Apple employees claim the company is not budging on plans to institute a hybrid work model for corporate workers and is in some cases denying work-from-home exceptions, including one accommodation covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 139

Foxconn, TSMC buy 10M COVID-19 shots for Taiwan

Apple partners TSMC and Foxconn are helping Taiwan secure COVID-19 vaccines, by buying a total of 10 million doses to be distributed by the territory's government.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 1

Apple Watch, Fitbit could help patients track long-term COVID-19 recovery

Early research suggests that wearables like the Fitbit or Apple Watch could help track patient data as they recover from long-term side effects of COVID-19.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

US Apple Stores dropping customer mask requirement on June 15

Apple is preparing to loosen its requirements for wearing masks in Apple Stores as part of its COVID-19 policies in the US, a report claims, with vaccinated customers potentially able to enter stores without wearing a mask starting Tuesday.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

Airline trade body launches trial COVID vaccine passport app

A new Travel Pass iPhone app from the IATA aims to become how airlines can check passengers have had coronavirus vaccinations.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 15

US vaccine donation to Taiwan may help avoid chip factory shutdowns

The United States is donating 750,000 vaccine doses for COVID-19 to Taiwan in a program to distribute shots worldwide, a move that may also help improve the ongoing global chip shortage by avoiding a complete lockdown for the country.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 33

Apple employees ask for more flexible remote work options

Responding to Apple CEO Tim Cook's request to return to office work in September, employees at the company have countered with a proposal for more flexible work from home options.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 58

Apple asks employees to conduct limited in-office work starting in September

Apple CEO Tim Cook in an email on Wednesday asked employees to return to office work for three days a week starting in September, a sign that the company is slowly easing back toward normal corporate operations.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 23

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